The Matter of Black Lives

This collection from the New Yorker offers a powerful and diverse array of writing on race in America, spanning over a century and including work by renowned authors such as James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, and Ta-Nehisi Coates. Covering topics from civil rights and justice to the arts and politics, the book presents a nuanced and compelling portrait of Black life in the United States. Drawing from archives that include essays, profiles, and historical pieces, it captures the evolving narrative of race and society.